Pick your staircase and whether you want a new or reconditioned unit. The calculator shows the price range from the sources we checked. It is a starting point for talking to dealers, not a quote.
All the ranges in one table
| Type | Typical installed cost |
|---|---|
| Straight stairlift, new | $3,300 to $5,000 |
| Curved stairlift, new | $10,000 to $25,000 (most $10,000 to $20,000) |
| Outdoor stairlift, new | $3,500 to $12,000 |
| Reconditioned straight stairlift | $1,500 to $4,500 |
What the calculator leaves out
Weight capacity, a powered swivel seat, a folding rail and a long staircase all raise the price. So does an outdoor install. Rental prices also vary by dealer. We found no reliable published numbers for these add-ons, so the calculator does not guess. Ask each dealer to list them line by line on a written quote.
What to do with your range
- Note any turn, landing or change in width on the staircase before you call anyone.
- Get at least two written quotes and compare what each includes, not just the headline number.
- Check whether your parent’s Medicare Advantage plan, Medicaid or long-term care insurance helps. Our help-paying guide covers the options.
- If the stairs are too narrow, short or tight, see our guide to stairlift alternatives.
The full breakdown, with sources and how we checked the figures, is in our stairlift cost guide.
Where the numbers come from
The straight and curved ranges come from the manufacturer Savaria’s 2026 cost pages. The reconditioned range uses consumer and dealer cost guides and the National Council on Aging’s figure for a used straight unit. Outdoor ranges come from consumer cost guides. Dealers have an interest in how they present prices, and costs vary by region and brand. We last checked these figures on October 6, 2026.
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Common questions
How accurate is this stairlift cost calculator?
It shows the typical installed price ranges from the manufacturer and dealer guides we read, matched to your staircase type. It is a range finder, not a quote. Two similar staircases can still be quoted thousands of dollars apart, mainly because of stair length, weight capacity and whether the unit is indoor or outdoor.
Why does a curved stairlift cost so much more than a straight one?
Each curved rail is measured and fabricated for that one staircase, while straight rails are semi-standardized. Savaria reports about $3,300 to $5,000 installed for straight units and about $10,000 to $25,000 for curved ones, with most curved projects between $10,000 and $20,000.
Does the calculator include weight capacity, rental or extra features?
No. Heavy-duty and bariatric units, a powered swivel seat and a folding rail all raise the price, but we found no reliable published figures to add a number for them. Rental terms also vary by dealer. Ask for those on a written quote.
Does Medicare pay for a stairlift?
Original Medicare classifies stairlifts as a home modification, so it does not cover them in most cases. Some Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid waiver programs and long-term care insurance policies may help. Our stairlift cost guide and help-paying guide go through the options.